How do I Answer or Decline Calls on my Samsung Phone?

Last Update date : Apr 27. 2023

Not too sure how to answer or end calls on your Galaxy phone? Follow the guide to learn how to answer calls from your lock screen, return to the call conversation and even change the Call display settings when you receive a call whilst on an app. If you would like to learn how to answer calls from your Samsung Watch please refer to our guide Answering Calls on my Samsung Watch for more information.

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your 

If you do not want to swipe to answer or decline a call please refer to our guide Answering Calls with One Tap on my Samsung Phone for step-by-step instructions on setting up Replace Swipe with Single Tap settings.

1 When a call comes through your phone swipe full screen icon into the middle of the screen to Answer the call
Answering call
2 And to Decline a call simply swipe decline call icon into the middle of the screen
Declining call

If you require further assistance, please consult the user manual from our Manuals & Downloads page or contact our Samsung Care Australia experts on 1300 362 603 (Toll Free in Australia). You can also contact our Chat Support team or reach us through Samsung Members Community.

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